Seattle's worst buildings

Check out which Seattle properties have been cited the most by city inspectors

By BY LEVI PULKKINEN

on June 11, 2013 10:41 AM

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18. 14038 PALATINE AVE. N. – 11 – This property was cited after a second home – an oversize trailer – was found on the lot. The owner has also been cited for storing junk in the yard.

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4. 6418 BROOKLYN AVE. N.E. – 14 citations – Inspectors found this fire-damaged building unfit for habitation in 2008, and then faulted the owner for abandoning cars on the vacant lot in 2012.

Ever wonder how your neighbor’s car-turned-planter or catawampus deck stacks up against other failing homes? Well, click through for a look at the properties most cited by city of Seattle code enforcement officers. less

Ever wonder how your neighbor’s car-turned-planter or catawampus deck stacks up against other failing homes? Well, click through for a look at the properties most cited by city of Seattle code enforcement ... more

12. 1212 E. JEFFERSON ST. – 12 citations – As “Waid’s,” this restaurant was cited for noise and land use violations repeatedly until it was shuttered several years ago. Now back in business, it was cited in 2012 for failing to post a certificate of occupancy. less

12. 1212 E. JEFFERSON ST. – 12 citations – As “Waid’s,” this restaurant was cited for noise and land use violations repeatedly until it was shuttered several years ago. Now back in business, it was ... more